The Best Songs R&B

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Tracklist

▼ Digital Media 1
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1Vision Of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
4.353:31
2Lead The Way
recording of:
Lead The Way
3:53
3If We
guest vocals:
Ja Rule and Nate Dogg
recording of:
If We
4:11
4Didn't Mean To Turn You On
cover recording of:
I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On
writer:
James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis) and Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner)
publisher:
Avant Garde Music Publishing (in 1985) and Flyte Tyme Tunes (in 1985)
44:54
5Emotions
programming:
Alan Friedman
engineer:
Acar S. Key and Bruce Miller (Recording / mixing engineer & producer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Bob Rosa
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Robert Clivillés
keyboard [keyboards]:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Trey Lorenz
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixed for, arranged for and produced for:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises
miscellaneous support:
YiPE! (task: programming for)
recorded at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Emotions
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
publisher:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises (in 1991), M Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991) and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company) (in 1991)
4.654:10
6All My Life
5:10
7Make It Happen
drum machine [drum] programming:
Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
programming:
Alan Friedman
engineer:
Acar S. Key and John Mathias (Chicago engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
mixer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés, David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory) and Bob Rosa
guitar:
Paul Pesco
keyboard [keyboards]:
David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Trey Lorenz and Patrique McMillan
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
mixed for, arranged for and produced for:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises
miscellaneous support:
YiPE! (task: programming for)
recorded at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States and Skyline Studios in New York, United States
mixed at:
Axis Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Make It Happen
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole (US musician/producer, member of C+C Music Factory)
publisher:
Cole/Clivillés Music Enterprises (in 1991), M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991) and Virgin Music, Inc. (The American arm of Virgin's publishing company) (in 1991)
45:09
8Last Night A DJ Saved My Life
producer:
Mariah Carey
bass:
Randy Jackson (former bassist with Journey and American Idol judge)
guitar:
Torrell Ruffin
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
guest vocals:
Busta Rhymes, DJ Clue? and Fabolous (US rapper)
cover recording of:
Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life
lyricist and composer:
Mike Cleveland (80's dance)
publisher:
Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
6:43
9Fantasy
programming:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
audio engineer and mixer:
Jay Healy
producer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
instruments:
Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Kelly Price
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1995)
recorded at:
DMH Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Genius of Love (extended mix) by Tom Tom Club
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 419)
recording of:
Fantasy
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth
composer:
Adrian Belew, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam), Steven Stanley (producer) and Tina Weymouth
publisher:
Metered Music, Inc., Ness Nitty and Capone Inc., Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Stonejam Publishing Corp. and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
is based on:
Genius of Love
44:05
10Never Too Far
recording of:
Never Too Far
4:22
11Can't Let Go
drums (drum set) [drums] programming and percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
other instruments [Akai] and synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli
other instruments [Macintosh] and synclavier programming:
Ren Klyce
assistant engineer:
Bruce Calder, Lolly Grodner, Manny LaCarrubba, Craig Silvey and M.T. Silvia
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
bass synthesizer [synthesizer bass], keyboard [keyboards], synclavier [synclavier acoustic guitar] and synthesizer [synthesizers]:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar [guitars]:
Michael Landau
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
drums (drum set) [drums] arranger and percussion arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
arranger and vocals arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Skywalker Sound in Nicasio, California, United States and The Plant Recording Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Can’t Let Go
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
M. Carey Songs (in 1991), Sony Music Publishing (worldwide except Japan, ended 1995) (in 1991), Wallyworld Music (in 1991) and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1991)
4.654:28
12Loverboy
guest vocals:
Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
samples:
Candy (7″ edit) by Cameo (American soul-influenced funk group)
music videos:
Loverboy by Mariah Carey
recording of:
Loverboy
writer:
Larry Blackmon, Mariah Carey and Tomi Jenkins
3:49
13Vision of Love
percussion programming:
Ren Klyce
programming:
Ben Margulies
engineer:
Patrick Dillett
additional producer:
Narada Michael Walden
producer:
Rhett Lawrence
mixer:
David Frazer (engineer)
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Ben Margulies
guitar:
Jimmy Rip
keyboard:
Rhett Lawrence
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Skyline Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Oakshire Recorders in Los Angeles, California, United States and Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
recording of:
Vision of Love
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
4.353:30
14Anytime You Need a Friend
recording of:
Anytime You Need a Friend
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
4:16
15One Sweet Day
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
synthesizer programming:
Gary Cirimelli
additional engineer:
David Gleeson
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
audio engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard and synthesizer:
Dan Shea
guitar [guitars]:
Dann Huff
keyboard, percussion and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals and lead vocals:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
performer:
Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
One Sweet Day
lyricist:
Mariah Carey, Michael McCary, Nathan Morris (Boyz II Men), Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman
writer:
Walter Afanasieff
composer:
Mariah Carey
publisher:
Aynaw Publishing, Black Panther Publishing Co., Ensign Music Corporation, Rye Songs, Shawn Patrick Publishing, Sony Songs Inc. and Vanderpool Publishing
3.254:42
16Fly Like a Bird
assistant engineer:
Riccardo Durante, Manuel Farolfi, Jason Finkel and Michael Leedy
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Brian Garten
producer:
Mariah Carey and James "Big Jim" Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional keyboard [keyboards]:
Loris Holland
background vocals:
Courtney Bradley, Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz, Rev. Dr. Clarence Keaton, Mary Ann Tatum and Sherry Tatum
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Island Def Jam Music Group (American holding company, not normally a release label) (in 2005)
recorded at:
Capri Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Right Track Studios in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Fly Like a Bird
composer:
Mariah Carey and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
33:54
17Through the Rain
membranophone programming:
Alex Richbourg
assistant engineer:
Giulio Antognini, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge
co-producer:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
assistant mixer:
Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
mixer:
Steve Hodge
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
vocals:
Mariah Carey
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Through the Rain
writer:
Mariah Carey and Lionel Cole (performer, writer and arranger)
publisher:
Rye Songs and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
4:50
18Crybaby
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Jeff Burns (US composer of electronic and orchestral music/recording engineer), Manuel Farolfi and Pete Karam
engineer:
Ashburn Bernie Miller (engineer)
producer:
Mariah Carey and Damizza
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Michael Scheshingen
editor:
Brian Nolen
instruments:
Damizza and Howie Hersh
Moog:
Ronnie King
background vocals:
Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
guest vocals:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
performer:
Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Premier Studios New York (formerly Quad Studios) in New York, New York, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
engineered at:
Encore Recording Studios in Burbank, California, United States
samples:
Piece of My Love by Guy (US hip hop/r&b/soul/new jack swing group)
recording of:
Crybaby
writer:
Mariah Carey, Timmy Gatling, Gene Griffin, Aaron Hall (R&B singer), Howie Hersh, Trey Lorenz, Teddy Riley (US R&B singer & producer) and Snoop Dogg (US rapper)
publisher:
Cal-Gene Music, EMI Virgin Songs, Inc., H-Bomb-H, Inc., Howie Hersh, Rye Songs, Smitty's Son Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
45:21
19I Still Believe
assistant engineer:
Ralf (engineer)
engineer and mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Mariah Carey, Mike Mason (US r&b producer, often works with Stevie J) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Mary Ann Tatum
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP)
recorded at and mixed at:
Doppler Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States and Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
I Still Believe
composer:
Antonina Armato and Giuseppe Cantarelli (Italian composer, singer, arranger and producer)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and Tom Sturges Music
translated version of:
I Still Believe/Creo en ti
4.53:54
20My All
recording of:
My All
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Wallyworld Music
3:50
21Bye Bye
recording engineer:
Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Brian Garten
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
producer:
Mariah Carey and StarGate (Norwegian production/songwriting team)
assistant mixer:
Josh Houghkirk
mixer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Mary Ann Tatum
recorded at:
Roc the Mic Studios in New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Soapbox Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
recording of:
Bye Bye
composer:
Johntá Austin (American singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, vocalist and rapper), Mariah Carey, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen
24:26
22Touch My Body
additional recording engineer:
Kelly Sheehan (songwriter and engineer Kelly Sheehan)
assistant recording engineer:
Nick Banns
recording engineer:
Brian Garten and Kuk Harrell
co-executive producer:
Mark Sudack
executive producer:
Mariah Carey and L.A. Reid
mixer:
David Pensado (mixer) and Jaycen Joshua
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Legacy Recording Studios (not to be confused with Legacy Studios, Canada) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Triangle Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
mixed at:
Larrabee Sound Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Touch My Body
composer:
Mariah Carey, Crystal Johnson, Christopher Stewart (producer, C. “Tricky” Stewart) and Terius Youngdell Nash (US singer, songwriter & RnB producer Terius Youngdell Nash)
3.653:25
23Butterfly
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Dan Shea
assistant engineer:
Oliver Bone and Ian Dalsemer
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson and Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”)
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
additional keyboard and drums (drum set):
Dan Shea
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels and Mary Ann Tatum
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1997)
recorded at:
Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, Crave Studios in New York, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Butterfly (in 1997-06)
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Sony/ATV Tunes LLC and Wallyworld Music
44:36
24Honey
drum machine programming:
Q‐Tip (American rapper) and Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
keyboard programming:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
assistant engineer:
Ian Dalsemer and Ken Ross
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle, Glen Marchese and Rich Travali
producer:
Mariah Carey, Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy), Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan) and The Ummah (90s US hip hop production trio)
mixer:
Tony Maserati (engineer / mixer)
keyboard:
Stevie J (US hip-hop producer/songwriter Steven Jordan)
additional vocals:
The LOX (American hip hop group) and Mase (US rapper)
background vocals:
Mariah Carey and Melonie Daniels
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1997)
recorded at and mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
samples:
Hey DJ (extended version) by The World's Famous Supreme Team and The Body Rock by The Treacherous Three
live recording of:
Honey
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey, Stephen Hague, Sass Jordan, Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (American rapper), Ronald Larkins, Malcolm McLaren, Larry Price, Bobby Robinson and Sean Combs (Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy)
publisher:
Bobby Robinson Music, Inc., Charisma Music Publishing Ltd, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), EMI April Music Inc., EMI Songs Ltd., Hit & Run Music (Publishing) Ltd, Jazz Merchant Music (Publishing company related to Q-Tip), Justin Combs Publishing, Kool Moe Dee, Rye Songs, Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Steven A. Jordan Music, Inc. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
3.85:02
25Forever
percussion programming:
Walter Afanasieff
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”), Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.) and Brian Vibberts
audio engineer:
Jay Healy
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer and keyboard:
Walter Afanasieff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and Wallyworld in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
Sony Music Studios (NYC, closed 2007) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Forever
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony Tunes, Inc. and Wallyworld Music
4.54:01
26Always Be My Baby
sound engineer:
Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
additional engineer:
Jay Healy and Phil Tan (Malaysian-American audio engineer)
co-engineer:
Kurt Lundvall, Glen Marchese, Mike Scott (Production music composer/engineer a.k.a. “The Wizard”) and Andy Smith (Engineer at the famous "The Hit Factory", New York.)
engineer:
Jay Healy
co-producer:
Manuel Seal
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
background vocals:
Mariah Carey, Melonie Daniels, Kelly Price and Shanrae Price
arranger:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Crave Studios in New York, United States
recording of:
Always Be My Baby
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri (American rapper, record producer, actor & DJ)
publisher:
Air Control Music, Inc., EMI April Music Inc., EMI Full Keel Music, Rye Songs, So So Def and Sony Songs Inc.
4.254:20
27Hero
programming:
Walter Afanasieff and Ren Klyce
synclavier programming:
Gary Cirimelli and Ren Klyce
engineer:
Kyle Bess, Jim Caruana, Dana Jon Chappelle, David Gleeson, Manny LaCarrubba and Jen Monnar
producer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
mixer:
Mick Guzauski
bass synthesizer, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
guitar family:
Michael Landau
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1993)
recorded at:
Right Track Recording in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States and The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Hero
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Walter Afanasieff and Mariah Carey
publisher:
Rye Songs, Sony Songs Inc., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Wallyworld Music and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
translated version of:
Héroe
3.34:20
28I Don't Wanna Cry
bass synthesizer programming:
Walter Afanasieff
synthesizer programming:
Ren Klyce
producer:
Narada Michael Walden
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Chris Camozzi
drums (drum set):
Narada Michael Walden
keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Narada Michael Walden
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1990)
recorded at:
Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
I Don’t Wanna Cry
writer:
Mariah Carey and Narada Michael Walden
publisher:
Gratitude Sky Music, Inc. and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
4.654:51
29Someday
recording engineer and mixer:
Bob Cadway
drums (drum set) programming:
Joe Franco and Ric Wake
producer:
Ric Wake
guitar:
Bob Cadway
keyboard:
Rich Tancredi
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
additional arranger:
Rich Tancredi and Ric Wake
arranger:
Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies and Christopher W. Toland
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1990)
recorded at and mixed at:
Power Station Studios (fka Power Station, Avatar Studios) in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Someday
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony Songs Inc. and Vision of Love Songs
4.654:08
30Love Takes Time
programming:
Louis Biancaniello and Ren Klyce
additional engineer:
Manny LaCarrubba
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle
producer:
Walter Afanasieff
mixer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and David Frazer (engineer)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), keyboard and synthesizer:
Walter Afanasieff
background vocals:
Mariah Carey
arranger:
Walter Afanasieff
vocals arranger:
Mariah Carey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 – Oct 1, 2008) (in 1990) and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (not for release label use! company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP) (in 1990)
recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
mixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States
recording of:
Love Takes Time
writer:
Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies
publisher:
Been Jammin' Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Vision of Love Songs, Inc.
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31Dreamlover
live recording of:
Dreamlover
lyricist:
Mariah Carey
composer:
Mariah Carey and Dave Hall (producer a.k.a. Jam)
publisher:
Ness, Nitty & Capona, Rye Songs, Sony Songs, Inc. and Stonejam Publishing Co.
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32Bliss
programming:
Xavier Smith
assistant engineer:
Alessandro R.A. Benedetti, Manuel Farolfi, Xavier Smith and Brad Yost
engineer:
Dana Jon Chappelle and Steve Hodge
co-producer:
Jim Wright
producer:
Mariah Carey and Jam & Lewis
mixer:
Steve Hodge
guitar:
Mike Scott (Funk, R&B and pop guitarist)
instruments:
Jam & Lewis
keyboard:
James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
background vocals:
Melonie Daniels, Trey Lorenz and Nicki Richards
background vocals and lead vocals:
Mariah Carey
recorded at:
Capri Digital Studios in Capri, Napoli, Campania, Italy and Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
mixed at:
Flyte Tyme Studios in Edina, Minnesota, United States
recording of:
Bliss
writer:
Mariah Carey, James Harris III (James Harris of Jam & Lewis), Terry Lewis (US hip-hop/soul songwriter, producer & label owner) and James Wright (US producer, musician, singer and songwriter aka Big Jim)
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